Tahiti
Our favourite pension in Tahiti, this place is up a steep driveway on a miniplateau with vast views of the lagoon, surf, village and myriad island colours…
Tahiti
Our favourite pension in Tahiti, this place is up a steep driveway on a miniplateau with vast views of the lagoon, surf, village and myriad island colours…
Tahiti
Five mini-villas are spread over two waterfront locations: the first on the lagoon, with views over aqua water; and the second on Phaeton Bay with its…
Tahiti
Bonjouir is a nature-lover’s paradise – it’s surrounded by walks to waterfalls, swimming holes and caves and fronted by the clear lagoon – but it’s far…
Pape'ete
The c 1975 tiki-tacky decor here might be leftover but it’s so well kept that it’s become appealingly retro and refreshingly unpretentious. Rooms have…
Intercontinental Resort Tahiti
Pape'ete
Hands down, this is the best luxury resort on the island. The Intercontinental is as posh as Tahiti gets. Marble bathrooms, plush canopies and Mo’orea…
Pape'ete
The only place to stay and eat is Relais de la Maroto, smack in the lush heart of the island. It has renovated but musty motel-style rooms and a few…
Around Tahiti Nui
Run by a young, friendly French couple, this fun place has a low-key backpacker vibe and is deservedly popular with budgeteers. It’s on the mountain side…
Around Tahiti Nui
This surfer haven occupies a colorful, breezy building amid gorgeous tropical gardens. Location is ace – Plage de Taharuu is just across the road. The…
Pape'ete
With prices that nudge it into the midrange category, this resort is one of the better deals on the island. The ’70s-style exterior could use a facelift,…
Pape'ete
This guesthouse is in a spotless and stylish cement home in a quiet area not far from the centre of town. The tiled rooms are simple but nicely decorated…
Around Tahiti Nui
This hotel is an odd mix of a resort and serviced apartments. Units are modern with clean lines and you won't have staff fawning over you during your stay…
Around Tahiti Nui
Right on the waterfront, Taaroa Lodge has the most luxe location for the price tag on this coast. The dorm is basic and the one private en-suite room…
Tahiti
Rent this exquisite three-bedroom, two-bathroom house for a romantic getaway or bring up to seven other people (eight total) for a family or surfing get…
Around Tahiti Nui
Le Méridien has truly lovely grounds dotted with lily ponds and fronted by a natural white-sand beach that has Mo’orea views – if you want a resort where…
Tahiti
Reva is in a beautifully isolated place that’s only accessible by boat from Teahupoo. It takes full advantage of the waterfront property, with a long…
Around Tahiti Nui
In search of an escape? Consider renting a bungalow on this tiny motu that lies just offshore. The four units are simply built but clean, spacious (they…
Tahiti
The outwardly attractive bungalows here might be a little past their prime on the inside, but they are clean, and the location, on a quiet property…
Around Tahiti Nui
Eight bungalows, including four with kitchenettes, set around a well-tended garden make this lagoonside complex in Papara a lovely option, despite the…
Around Tahiti Nui
A great, super-friendly option in Pa’ea, with seven immaculate, spacious and bright studios with TVs set around a little swimming pool. Each little unit…
Around Tahiti Nui
Just across the road from Plage de Toaroto, this impeccably maintained place offers comfortable motel-style rooms in several gardenside buildings around a…
Tahiti
Four stand-alone bungalows and five tiny rooms in their own building sit in a lovely, verdant property opening onto the lagoon and black-sand beach. The…
Pape'ete
Right across from Faa’a International Airport, this would appear to be the most convenient place to stay for a quick stop-over, but there’s no shuttle so…
Pape'ete
The only budget option in town with a pool, this place is a real bargain. Rooms are big, bright and tiled and the best ones have sliding doors and small…
Pape'ete
In Pape'ete, an 800m walk from the Gare Maritime, this friendly, clean and colourful little nest is a secure spot in an otherwise unprepossessing part of…
Pape'ete
East of Pape’ete is this hotel on a stunning black-sand beach lined with almond trees and fronted with Mo’orea views. It was being refurbished when we…
Pape'ete
This clean hotel has an excellent location overlooking the water in the hub of Pape’ete, but sadly is afflicted by traffic noise. A somewhat kitschy…
Around Tahiti Nui
It's only a 6km drive from Taravao to reach this remote and wild-feeling spot. The three bungalows with faux coconut thatch sit back on a large green lawn…
Tahiti
Close to the airport and to Pape'ete, this simple, welcoming place also has great views of Mo'orea from the terrace. The Moana room is the only room with…
Pape'ete
Despite its complete lack of beach, the Sheraton is a lovely place for a short stay. The lagoonside pool is fantastic, the hot tub (creatively placed on…
Tahiti
Four sparkling concrete bungalows – all with mini-kitchens – nestle in a magnificent tropical garden complete with spectacular waterfall and natural…
Pape'ete
Attractive primarily to business travellers, the Tahiti Nui is a modernish hotel right in the heart of Pape’ete and close to the waterfront. There’s a…
Pape'ete
This place is a little depressing and the boxy rooms are in need of a serious freshen-up, but the location is the saving grace – it’s in a quiet area not…
Tahiti
The Brando has made a valiant attempt in sustainability via usage of renewable energy, a cooling system that uses sea water and use of only solar or human…
Tahiti
Accommodation here consists of two rooms on the ground floor of the owner’s house. One room has air-conditioning, the other is a bit dank. Great for…
Pape'ete
Clean and with pretty hardwood floors and colourful Polynesian bedspreads, this is one of the city’s better midrange bets. Central to the quay and market,…
Pape'ete
Sparkling clean, tiny and friendly, Chez Myrna has simple rooms with breakfast included and there’s an on-site snack bar and laundry services. No credit…